"It happens that your sister knows something about the estate and my plans." "There is no need to tell her the name of your partner," Elizabeth said.
"I want this to be our secret entirely, yours and mine." Her hand fell upon his; he gripped the sides of his chair.

Again he was conscious of this bewildering, incomprehensible sensation.
"And the other condition ?" he demanded, hoarsely.
"That you come sometimes and tell me how things are going on." "Come here ?" he repeated.
She nodded.
"Please! I am very lonely.

I shall look forward to your visits." Tavernake rose slowly to his feet.

He held out his hand--she knew better than to attempt to keep him.

He made a speech which was for him gallant, but while he made it he looked into her eyes with a directness to which she was indeed unaccustomed.
"I shall come," he said.